Homebased Children & Youth Wellbeing Practitioner

TACT; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Homeworking IT bundle

Home office loan

EAP - help@hand

Salary sacrifice pension

Job summary

TACT is hiring a Children & Young Peoples Wellbeing Practitioner in a homebased role across Scotland, with travel to Central & West Scotland. The role offers a pro rata salary of £27,391, rising to £30,434 after 18 months, plus a £750 pro rata homeworking allowance.

21 hours per week, permanent position. Join a not-for-profit dedicated to children and families, with flexible homeworking from day one and a trauma-informed, values-led culture.

Qualifications

• Experience of participation, advocacy or direct work with young people.
• Ability to engage positively with children and young people.
• Proven track record in working with, and on behalf of, children.
• Creativity, interactive and innovative approaches.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication; PVG check in place.

Responsibilities

• Be an accessible contact for the children in care and young people; keep them informed of opportunities at TACT.
• Provide support to children with emotional welfare and mental health needs.
• Assist interventions and activities to stability in placements.
• Transport children to events/appointments; mileage reimbursed.
• Organise and participate in virtual and in-person events; occasional residential meetups.
• Manage paperwork for events and activities.
• Work flexibly, including some after-school, evening, or weekend work as needed.
• Undertake trauma-informed direct work with children and young people.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Engage with children and young people

Strong communication

Creativity and innovation

Problem solving & decision making

PVG (enhanced) check

Job description

TACT is hiring a Children & Young Peoples Wellbeing Practitioner in a homebased role across Scotland, with travel to Central & West Scotland. The role offers a pro rata salary of £27,391, rising to £30,434 after 18 months, plus a £750 pro rata homeworking allowance.

21 hours per week, permanent position. Join a not-for-profit dedicated to children and families, with flexible homeworking from day one and a trauma-informed, values-led culture.